Bergara B-14 Wilderness Series Ridge Rifle, Bolt Action Rifle, 24″ Barrel, Cerakote Finish, Gray, 3 Rounds

Product Description

The Bergara B-14 Wilderness Sierra in 300 PRC is a precision hunting rifle built for shooters who refuse to compromise on accuracy or ergonomics. This isn’t a budget rifle or a mall-shelf afterthought—it’s a field-ready, sub-MOA guaranteed system that brings detachable magazine capability and adjustable ergonomics to a traditional sporter profile. The 300 PRC caliber delivers long-range performance in a package light enough to carry all day across rough terrain, making this rifle equally at home in the mountains or the bench.

Specifications

What Makes the B-14 Wilderness Sierra Different

• Adjustable comb stock—Allen key adjustment on the side lets you dial in perfect cheek weld height for any optic height or mounting system without buying a new stock or building a cheek rest. This single feature changes how the rifle fits your face and behind your scope.
• Field-interchangeable magazine system—M5 bottom metal accepts both AICS detachable magazines and a traditional hinged floor plate. Switch between systems in minutes with hand tools. You get modern magazine speed with time-tested reliability.
• Fluted, threaded barrel—The No. 5 taper reduces weight and improves heat dissipation compared to a solid barrel, helping you pack lighter without sacrificing cooling between shots. The 5/8×24 threads accept the Omni Muzzle Brake and any aftermarket suppressor or brake in that pattern.
• Remington 700 ecosystem access—The B-14 action shares the footprint with the most-supported bolt-action platform in history. Drop-in triggers, stocks, chassis, scope mounts, and aftermarket components number in the hundreds. Your rifle is infinitely upgradeable.
• Sniper Grey Cerakote throughout—The entire exposed metal surface resists corrosion, UV fade, and weathering. In the field or on the bench, this finish holds color and protection through hard use.

Bergara’s Barrel Story

Bergara is a town in Spain’s Basque region and a name synonymous with barrel-making excellence. For decades, Bergara has supplied precision barrels to the world’s most demanding firearms manufacturers. Every Bergara barrel follows a meticulous five-step process: straightening to eliminate runout, deep-hole drilling for bore uniformity, three-spindle diamond honing to a mirror finish, button rifling with carbide buttons held to less than .0002″ groove-diameter deviation, and high-temperature stress relieving to lock in zero. This process—once reserved for hand-lapped custom barrels—is executed at production scale. The result: your rifle’s barrel shoots like a $3,000 custom from day one.

The 300 PRC: Why This Caliber

The 300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) is a modern magnum designed for long-range hunting and competition. It delivers the ballistics of a 300 Magnum in a slightly shorter, more efficient package that reduces recoil and improves barrel life. With a 24-inch barrel, you’re looking at velocities in the 3,000+ fps range with premium hunting bullets, giving you 300-yard confidence on elk and long-range whitetail with minimal wind drift. The round pairs exceptionally with the adjustable-comb stock—you can dial in a perfect sight picture without fighting recoil or twisting your neck.

Ordering from Western Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between this Wilderness Sierra and the standard B-14 Ridge?

The Wilderness Sierra adds three critical features: an adjustable comb for perfect cheek weld alignment, a fluted barrel for weight savings and heat management, and M5 bottom metal for AICS magazine compatibility. If you shoot from a bench or want the flexibility of detachable magazines, the Wilderness Sierra is the upgrade. The Ridge is excellent for traditional hunting; the Wilderness Sierra is for precision hunters who want ergonomic control.

Is the 300 PRC overkill for whitetail?

No. The 300 PRC is a surgical tool for extended-range hunting. On whitetail, a quality 180-grain bullet will deliver ethical performance to 400+ yards with the right dope. But the round shines on elk, mule deer, and western hunting where wind and distance are factors. If you hunt primarily under 300 yards in timber, a 6.5 Creedmoor or 308 Win is lighter and cheaper to shoot. If you want one rifle that handles wind and reaches out past 300 yards, the 300 PRC is worth the recoil and ammo cost.

Can I swap the hinged floor plate for AICS detachables?

Yes. The M5 bottom metal accommodates both. You can shoot traditional hinged-plate style, then swap to AICS mags with a couple hand tools for competition or range days. This is a genuine field-interchangeable system, not a compromise.

What’s the trigger pull like out of the box?

Bergara sets the Performance Trigger at approximately 3 to 3.5 lbs—clean, crisp, and safe for hunting. If you prefer lighter (down to 2 lbs) or heavier (up to 4 lbs), you adjust it yourself with an Allen key. No gunsmith needed. Users consistently report that it rivals aftermarket triggers costing twice as much.

Does the rifle accept Remington 700 stocks and chassis?

Yes. The B-14 action is built on a Remington 700 footprint, which means you have access to hundreds of stocks, chassis, triggers, and accessories designed for the 700. If you want to swap to a precision chassis or a different hunting stock, the aftermarket ecosystem is essentially unlimited. Your rifle grows with your needs.

What kind of accuracy should I expect?

Bergara guarantees sub-MOA performance—meaning your rifle will print groups under 1 inch at 100 yards with quality factory ammunition, straight from the box. Real-world reports from owners show most rifles printing 0.5–0.8 MOA with premium ammunition. The combination of Bergara’s barrel process, the solid B-14 action, and the crisp trigger creates a platform that rewards good shooting technique and quality ammunition.

Is the 5/8×24 brake removable?

Yes. The Omni Muzzle Brake is threaded on and can be removed or replaced with any 5/8×24 suppressor or muzzle device. If you plan to run a suppressor, a gunsmith can time the brake or replace it with a direct-thread adapter.

What’s the actual weight, and is it carryable?

The rifle ships at 7.4–7.7 lbs depending on serial variance. With a scope mounted (typically 1.5–2 lbs), you’re looking at a 9–10 lb package. That’s light enough for a day-long hunt in the mountains, especially for a magnum, and the fluted barrel shaves additional weight compared to the standard Ridge profile.

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